Sr. Accounting Manager

Sr. Accounting ManagerThe Sr. Accounting Manager plays a key role in SEEL's financial planning and analysis function, supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across all programs (internal and client-facing). This position is based in the Detroit office.This role partners closely with Program Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to ensure financial accuracy, actionable insights, and alignment between program performance and financial outcomes. The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for developing program budgets, analyzing profitability, maintaining financial models, and supporting continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead program-level budget development, forecasting, and profitability analysis for both new and existing programsDevelop financial/scenario analysis to support business decisions and program designAnalyze variances between forecast, budget, and actuals; provide clear explanations and actionable recommendationsPartner with Program Managers to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment with operational assumptionsPrepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments in accordance with GAAPPerform balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring all accounts are supported, accurate, and timelyInvestigate and resolve reconciling items and variances, including aging items and discrepanciesSupport the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are complete and accurateMaintain proper documentation and audit trail for all journal entries and reconciliationsPartner with Accounting Manager to ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across programs and entitiesMaintain accurate project setup, cost tracking, and reporting in accounting systemsLead or support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operationsEnsure data integrity across systems used for financial reporting and program trackingSupport adherence to GAAP and internal financial controlsAssist with audits and provide supporting documentation as requiredPartner with Operations, Program Management, and Leadership to provide financial insights and guidanceCommunicate financial results clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholdersQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field5+ years of relevant experience in accountingStrong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principlesExperience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelingProficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)Experience with accounting systems (B1 or similar ERP systems)Core CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailAbility to translate financial data into actionable insightsEffective communication skills with ability to work across cross-functional teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentSelf-starter with strong ownership and accountability mindset